Property for sale: Add value to your home by doing this to your garden
GARDENS can often take just as much work to maintain as the home, but they’re an easy way to add value onto your property if you're looking to sell, especially in summertime. A recent report revealed the top ways you can increase your home’s value and keep on top of your garden’s upkeep.
Property expert shares top tips for selling your home
Property: How to addd value to your home through your garden - and how to keep it maintained
Basic maintenance
According to the garden blog, it is important to ensure that existing plants in the garden are already in good condition, before you embark on planting any more.
Remove clutter, prune overgrown trees or shrubs remove weeds and rake up any loose leaves or debris, giving yourself a clean canvas to create your perfect garden on.
Add personality with flowers
Another way to increase value on your property is by making your garden unique and stand out.
Dot vibrant flowers around your outdoor space in pots, or create flowerbeds to plant them, in. Make sure to experiment with height and colour to create a individual look.
With new flowers in your garden, make sure to stay on top of watering and pruning, as dying flowers will lessen the appeal of your garden, and possibly home.
Attention to details
When doing-up your garden it is important to leave no stone unturned, and attention to the tiniest of details is key.
Make sure all fences that are fading are brushed over with a fresh lick of paint, and invest in a jet washer to power-wash your patio or paving stones.
Make sure to removes any weathered or old looking garden ornaments will improve the appearance of your garden significantly, as they can lessen the appeal of your garden
Treat your lawn
The lawn is often the focal point of a garden, and making sure your lawn is groomed and well-manicured can go a long way when selling your house.
Keep an eye on the length and condition of your lawn, making sure to mow it regularly and keep it watered (but not over watered). Cutting into the edges of your lawn will make them an attractive shape and will give your lawn a crisp edge.
Create space
A spacious garden will bode well with potential buyers, with scope for them to make it their own.
While properties with big gardens will automatically have an increased selling price, there are steps you can take to make your smaller garden feel larger.
Using tall, thin plants will allow more light to reach your garden and climbing plants will soften boundaries. Removing or storing any large items, such as lawn mowers and barbecues, will also free up space.
When thinking of your garden layout, it’s key to remember that gardens can often be the place thieves begin their break-ins, providing potential hiding spots and clues as to the home-occupier’s whereabouts.
In a recent report written by ex-offenders, it has been revealed that steps as simple as keeping on top of your gardening can deter potential home invaders.